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Henry, the teardrop and I traveled to Moab to mountain bike; epic trip
Posted on 4/22/18 at 9:47 am
Posted on 4/22/18 at 9:47 am
Departed ATX on 4/18 at 2:42am. Arrived in Moab at 6:02pm local time and settled in for a beer.
Morning ride Thursday was at Navajo Rocks. Did rocky tops to middle earth to ramblin. Just under 8 miles of a good variety of tech and speed, some slickrock in there.
Afternoon ride Thursday was at Moab Brands area. This area has something for everyone. So if you’re a beginner just go and you’ll find some easy loops. I did EZ to Bar M to Rockin A to Circle O then back to parkin lot. A little under 9 miles.
Friday I met up with a couple friends that I met in Moab 2 years ago when we camped next to one another and Henry chassed and caught a rabbit in front of them and they thought it was awesome. Good guys. We went up to do basically 2/3rds of the whole enchilada, which is the most epic ride in all the world. Unfortunately the highest side of the whole enchilada starts in the la sal mountains which is still packed in snow, so we got shuttled up to below the snow line and jumped on. We did basically half of UPS, all of LPS and Porcupine Rim. This ended up being 19 miles. Enough to shut me down for the day.
Saturday I headed out to conquer slickrock again. I did it 2 years ago on a much less advanced bike and I was a much less advanced rider. So smooth but you must have a dropper post. Some serious climbs that are very rewarding coming down the other side. This was right around 11 miles and a great way to end the trip.
While here cooked a bit but ate at Eddie McStiffs, Jax Pizza, Oar House and the Moab Diner one morning. All recommended.
Stayed at Canyonlands RV and Campground in the middle of town. While it was nice, it was crowded and lots of road noise. I recommend going up the road to Moab Rim campground where I’ve stayed twice before and prefer it even though it’s not walking distance to food and drinks.
Heading home today, Sunday 4/22.
Morning ride Thursday was at Navajo Rocks. Did rocky tops to middle earth to ramblin. Just under 8 miles of a good variety of tech and speed, some slickrock in there.
Afternoon ride Thursday was at Moab Brands area. This area has something for everyone. So if you’re a beginner just go and you’ll find some easy loops. I did EZ to Bar M to Rockin A to Circle O then back to parkin lot. A little under 9 miles.
Friday I met up with a couple friends that I met in Moab 2 years ago when we camped next to one another and Henry chassed and caught a rabbit in front of them and they thought it was awesome. Good guys. We went up to do basically 2/3rds of the whole enchilada, which is the most epic ride in all the world. Unfortunately the highest side of the whole enchilada starts in the la sal mountains which is still packed in snow, so we got shuttled up to below the snow line and jumped on. We did basically half of UPS, all of LPS and Porcupine Rim. This ended up being 19 miles. Enough to shut me down for the day.
Saturday I headed out to conquer slickrock again. I did it 2 years ago on a much less advanced bike and I was a much less advanced rider. So smooth but you must have a dropper post. Some serious climbs that are very rewarding coming down the other side. This was right around 11 miles and a great way to end the trip.
While here cooked a bit but ate at Eddie McStiffs, Jax Pizza, Oar House and the Moab Diner one morning. All recommended.
Stayed at Canyonlands RV and Campground in the middle of town. While it was nice, it was crowded and lots of road noise. I recommend going up the road to Moab Rim campground where I’ve stayed twice before and prefer it even though it’s not walking distance to food and drinks.
Heading home today, Sunday 4/22.
This post was edited on 4/22/18 at 12:33 pm
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Posted on 4/22/18 at 10:23 am to thegreatboudini
Awesome trip dude! I’ve always wanted to go to MOAB but not sure my hardtail XC bike will be appropriate.
Posted on 4/22/18 at 10:29 am to thegreatboudini
That looks kick arse
Posted on 4/22/18 at 11:25 am to thegreatboudini
Awesome! I'm hoping to do the Whole Enchilada with my son this summer while we're out West for two weeks on a biking trip.
You on a Fuel EX or Remedy? (need better pics of the bike, hah).
Come up here to Arkansas sometime and ride! It's certainly not Moab, but it's pretty danged good.
You on a Fuel EX or Remedy? (need better pics of the bike, hah).
Come up here to Arkansas sometime and ride! It's certainly not Moab, but it's pretty danged good.
This post was edited on 4/22/18 at 11:29 am
Posted on 4/22/18 at 11:38 am to hogfly
Yea man. Next year I’m going to come in summer to do the whole thing.
Remedy 9, X1 drive, XT brakes, hand built carbon wheels on DT Swiss 350 hubs. Happy with the bike but it’s still got some value, so I may be letting it go this year for an upgrade to carbon (YT Jeffsy CF Pro).
I’d love to ride up in Arkansas. Lots of good elevation up there. I’m over in Austin Texas and it’s got some good riding as well. Nothing like riding that Rim just feet from guaranteed death though.
Remedy 9, X1 drive, XT brakes, hand built carbon wheels on DT Swiss 350 hubs. Happy with the bike but it’s still got some value, so I may be letting it go this year for an upgrade to carbon (YT Jeffsy CF Pro).
I’d love to ride up in Arkansas. Lots of good elevation up there. I’m over in Austin Texas and it’s got some good riding as well. Nothing like riding that Rim just feet from guaranteed death though.
This post was edited on 4/22/18 at 11:40 am
Posted on 4/22/18 at 12:07 pm to thegreatboudini
That's a really nice bike. I almost pulled the trigger on a YT Capra this year, but I'm holding off another year and going to try to get this year's model next year when they put them on closeout. That danged Trek Full Stache that they just released is also looking awesome, but it will be a while before I can build up the bike equity to upgrade to one of those. Also complicated by my 10 year old being ready to upgrade to a FS bike.
Anyway, the riding up here in Northwest Arkansas has gotten insane. 100s of miles of trail from smooth easy singletrack to extremely difficult technical lines to speedy flow/jump lines, much accessible right from downtown Bentonville. If you like more backcountry stuff, the Upper Buffalo Headwaters is an IMBA Epic and only a little over an hour away.
We're seeing more and more out of state riders coming here as a year round riding destination, especially people from up north who are relegated to fatbiking in the winter months.
Anyway, the riding up here in Northwest Arkansas has gotten insane. 100s of miles of trail from smooth easy singletrack to extremely difficult technical lines to speedy flow/jump lines, much accessible right from downtown Bentonville. If you like more backcountry stuff, the Upper Buffalo Headwaters is an IMBA Epic and only a little over an hour away.
We're seeing more and more out of state riders coming here as a year round riding destination, especially people from up north who are relegated to fatbiking in the winter months.
This post was edited on 4/22/18 at 12:09 pm
Posted on 4/22/18 at 12:26 pm to hogfly
The Capra looks awesome but I can hardly justify 150 travel front and back on the jeffsy, much less 160 on the Capra!
I actually recently let go a Stache 5 hardtail. Ultimately I just decided 29” just isn’t for me. I’m not a big person, so the nimble ability to toss around a 27.5 is for me. The Stache was a tank though. Literally could just run over everything.
Also in the running is the Santa Cruz Hightower 27+ as well as the yeti sb5 27+, but the price of the YTs are just unbeatable for the build. Also looking at canyon but I’ve caught a few reviews saying that they just kinna feel sluggish on flat ground. I’ve yet to see a bad YT review.
I’ll definitly look into a long weekend up there. Much shorter drive than this 16+ hours to and from Moab
I actually recently let go a Stache 5 hardtail. Ultimately I just decided 29” just isn’t for me. I’m not a big person, so the nimble ability to toss around a 27.5 is for me. The Stache was a tank though. Literally could just run over everything.
Also in the running is the Santa Cruz Hightower 27+ as well as the yeti sb5 27+, but the price of the YTs are just unbeatable for the build. Also looking at canyon but I’ve caught a few reviews saying that they just kinna feel sluggish on flat ground. I’ve yet to see a bad YT review.
I’ll definitly look into a long weekend up there. Much shorter drive than this 16+ hours to and from Moab
This post was edited on 4/22/18 at 12:37 pm
Posted on 4/22/18 at 2:06 pm to thegreatboudini
That shirt! 
Posted on 4/22/18 at 3:25 pm to thegreatboudini
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but you must have a dropper post.
Nice! But whats a dropper post? I rode slick rock 25 years ago on a hard tail and a judy front shock.
Posted on 4/22/18 at 4:09 pm to Zappas Stache
I rode it 2 years ago on a hardtail with a suntour 110 travel fork. Not interested in losing my manhood.
Hydraulic dropper seatpost. Push a button sit on the seat and feel it drop either 125 or 150mm. Get it out of the way for legit downhills. Push the button again with no pressure and watch it pop back up to its full position.
Modern technology. Something you’re typically not a fan of but in most cases makes life a bit more enjoyable.
Hydraulic dropper seatpost. Push a button sit on the seat and feel it drop either 125 or 150mm. Get it out of the way for legit downhills. Push the button again with no pressure and watch it pop back up to its full position.
Modern technology. Something you’re typically not a fan of but in most cases makes life a bit more enjoyable.
Posted on 4/22/18 at 4:14 pm to thegreatboudini
Maaaan I love going to Moab
Posted on 4/22/18 at 4:32 pm to thegreatboudini
quote:
Modern technology. Something you’re typically not a fan of but in most cases makes life a bit more enjoyable.
I think I did have a suspension seat post back then and that was pretty hi-tech.
Posted on 4/22/18 at 8:03 pm to thegreatboudini
Nice. I spent this weekend in Moab and south down to Monument Valley.
Posted on 4/23/18 at 10:15 am to thegreatboudini
You have a shirt with your dogs face on it?
Posted on 4/23/18 at 12:19 pm to Displaced
Yes.
Posted on 4/23/18 at 2:08 pm to thegreatboudini
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